The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Rock Spring, NC: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Rock Spring

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Rock Spring.

 

Rock Spring, NC Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

C
D+
Other Crime Grade
C

$229,297

Cost of Crime™ for Rock Spring, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $916 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Rock Spring in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Rock Spring, NC Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Rock Spring ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Rock Spring's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rock Spring is 31.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rock Spring, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Rock Spring for 2025 is $229,297. This translates to approximately $438 per resident and $916 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Rock Spring. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rock Spring Compared to Other Cities?

Rock Spring, NC: $438
Enfield, NC: $1641
St. James, NC: $251
North Carolina: $538
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rock Spring is $438 per year, which is $27 less than the national average and $100 less than North Carolina's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rock Spring:
  • In Enfield, NC, crime costs $1,641 per person, which is $1,204 more than in Rock Spring.
  • In St. James, NC, crime costs $251 per person, which is $187 less than in Rock Spring

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Rock Spring for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Rock Spring
Cost per Rock Spring Resident
Murder
$60,920
$116
Rape/Sexual Assault
$15,115
$29
Robbery
$5,461
$10
Assault
$34,794
$66
Kidnapping
$5,316
$10
Vehicle Theft
$15,418
$29
Burglary
$21,588
$41
Theft
$32,500
$62
Arson
$3,386
$6
Vandalism
$18,326
$35
Animal Cruelty
$204
$0
Drug Crimes
$15,192
$29
Identity Theft
$1,078
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$229,297
$438

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rock Spring, NC

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Rock Spring totals $487,208 ($930 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $716,505 ($1,367 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Rock Spring crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Rock Spring’s 524 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Rock Spring Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Rock Spring residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.312
Robbery
0.3313
Rape
0.4757
Murder
0.0619
Total Violent Crime
3.181 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.98
Vehicle Theft
1.900
Burglary
4.542
Arson
0.2676
Total Property Crime
18.69 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1673
Drug Crimes
3.919
Vandalism
4.895
Identity Theft
0.2658
Animal Cruelty
0.0526
Total "Other" Rate
9.301 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Rock Spring is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Rock Spring.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
C+
C-
C-
C
C-
F
D
F
D-
D-
D-
C
C+
C
D
D
D+
C-
D+
C-
C-
C
C-
C-
C
C-
D-
D-
D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rock Spring is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
A-
A-
F
F
F
C-
D
D
D-
C-
C-
C+
C-
C-
C+
B-
B-
A+
A
A
D+
D
D
C+
C
C
D-
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Rock Spring is safer than the North Carolina state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Rock Spring, NC average SchoolGrade of C+, with 37% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Rock Spring schools on SchoolGrade

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